Posted by alexandra_k on October 10, 2005, at 7:23:09
I've never really thought of myself as having social anxiety before (Í've got more than enough other things to worry about lol!) but it is something I've got to thinking about.
I guess I do feel pretty anxious in social situations, but the anxiety feels pretty managable. But... The anxiety is also enough to prevent me from seeking out social situations. And being more reclusive then is probably good for me...
It also interfeares with little things. Not offering to pour someone a drink because I start to feel afraid that I'll spill it or something. Having trouble making conversation because I'm worried about chewing.
And thinking back a bit...
Not inviting someone to something because I thought I'd find the occasion too demanding / awkward. And then they found out <cringe> and would have wondered why I never invited them...
(Talking about work related social obligations where I can't really explain).And over-analysing things so as to turn innocuous phrases or even compliments into back-handed insults severe criticisms. To the point where I feel fairly upset and can tell that I've lost my judgement...
But I really can't tell whether I'm just having an episode of panic that is pretty much unfounded in the current situation, or whether it is an extereme response to criticism...
And sometimes it can take me days...
weeks...
in this case over a yearlol
sighanybody else get stuff like this?
poster:alexandra_k
thread:565178
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